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Medical Officer Salary in Leigh

How much does a medical officer earn in Leigh?

Average base salary in Leigh

£26,125 per year

per year in Leigh · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£26,125 per year£33,250 per year

Medical Officer pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Medical Officer pay in Leigh is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for medical officers near Leigh

Compare average medical officer pay in Leigh and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage medical officer salaryJobs
Leicester£26,400 per yearView jobs
Leicestershire£26,400 per yearView jobs
Leigh This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Leek£26,125 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£26,125 per yearView jobs
Letchworth£26,125 per yearView jobs
Lewes£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about medical officer pay in Leigh

How much does a medical officer earn in Leigh?

The average salary for a medical officer in Leigh is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Leigh a well-paid area for medical officers?

Leigh tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for medical officers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire medical officers in Leigh?

Live medical officer openings in Leigh rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a medical officer in Leigh increase their salary?

Medical Officers in Leigh typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between medical officer pay in Leigh and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Leigh it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.

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